Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 285 2004 vs Bayliner 335 Cruiser Cruiser 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 285 2004 vs Bayliner 335 Cruiser Cruiser 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Bayliner 335 Cruiser Cruiser 2012 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Bayliner 285 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 335 Cruiser Cruiser 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Bayliner 285 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 335 Cruiser Cruiser 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 335 Cruiser Cruiser 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 285 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBayliner
Makenot available
Model285
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 10 in
Beam11.18 ft
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Meters3.41
Beam - Inches118
Beam - Inches134
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. max
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,241 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3284.46
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7241
Weight - lbs.not available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail33.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.76
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Inches345
Length overall - Inches396
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercruiser
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower260 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity33 gal
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower